1st PET/CT Since Starting TAF + MEK in Dec 13
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1st PET/CT Since Starting TAF + MEK in Dec 13

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    • February 19, 2014 at 6:57 pm
    MattF
    Participant

    So scans in November 2013 showed

    4 bone mets Femur, Ribcage, Humurus, Sacrum

    2 sub q's that were poking out of neck

    pituitary stalk metastisis

    I got scans last week and resutls today only thing still showing although smaller are the Femur (L) and Left Ribcage everything else was undetectable/.

    So Im happy with the meds and managing side effects somewhat …with pain meds for general body and joint pain and some naseau meds etc. 

    My only real nw thing is I do notice i have some acid reflux and or belching….im not thinking it is the meds…..but maybe diet? has anyone noticed anything on the combo regarding gas or acid reflux? (besides all the other stuff lol)

    Matt

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      • February 19, 2014 at 7:04 pm
      Mat
      Participant

      Matt, that's awesome!  Keep it going.  To the extent that I've had acid reflux/cramping since starting the GSK combo, I've managed it through occasional use of Zantac and Gas-X (both OTC products and both approved by my doctor's office).

      • February 19, 2014 at 7:04 pm
      Mat
      Participant

      Matt, that's awesome!  Keep it going.  To the extent that I've had acid reflux/cramping since starting the GSK combo, I've managed it through occasional use of Zantac and Gas-X (both OTC products and both approved by my doctor's office).

      • February 19, 2014 at 7:04 pm
      Mat
      Participant

      Matt, that's awesome!  Keep it going.  To the extent that I've had acid reflux/cramping since starting the GSK combo, I've managed it through occasional use of Zantac and Gas-X (both OTC products and both approved by my doctor's office).

      • February 20, 2014 at 12:12 am
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      Great news on the results thus far.  Hoping for continued good news Matt!

      • February 20, 2014 at 12:12 am
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      Great news on the results thus far.  Hoping for continued good news Matt!

      • February 20, 2014 at 12:12 am
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      Great news on the results thus far.  Hoping for continued good news Matt!

      • February 20, 2014 at 1:07 am
      hbecker
      Participant

      Hey Matt, great report! Thanks!

      ~Hazel

      • February 20, 2014 at 1:07 am
      hbecker
      Participant

      Hey Matt, great report! Thanks!

      ~Hazel

      • February 20, 2014 at 1:07 am
      hbecker
      Participant

      Hey Matt, great report! Thanks!

      ~Hazel

      • February 20, 2014 at 1:27 am
      BrianP
      Participant

      Awesome news Matt.  So happy for you. 

       

      • February 20, 2014 at 1:27 am
      BrianP
      Participant

      Awesome news Matt.  So happy for you. 

       

      • February 20, 2014 at 1:27 am
      BrianP
      Participant

      Awesome news Matt.  So happy for you. 

       

      • February 20, 2014 at 3:18 am
      POW
      Participant

      That is wonderful news, Matt! Thank you for sharing it. You giving hope to many other warriors. Just keep doing what you are doing!

      • February 20, 2014 at 3:18 am
      POW
      Participant

      That is wonderful news, Matt! Thank you for sharing it. You giving hope to many other warriors. Just keep doing what you are doing!

      • February 20, 2014 at 3:18 am
      POW
      Participant

      That is wonderful news, Matt! Thank you for sharing it. You giving hope to many other warriors. Just keep doing what you are doing!

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